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What is the primary hormone produced by the beta cells that are targeted by white blood cells?
Which of the following components is part of the backbone of nucleic acids?
What feature distinguishes RNA from DNA in terms of structure?
What characteristic of DNA helps maintain a constant width in its double helix structure?
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Which statement is true regarding the functional properties of RNA?
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What distinguishes each element from one another?
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What is the mass number of an atom?
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What primarily determines the reactivity of an atom?
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Which of the following statements about isotopes is true?
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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between two atoms?
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Which factor does NOT affect the type of covalent bond formed?
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What is the smallest unit that can represent an element?
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What type of bond forms when two elements have similar electronegativity?
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Which particle directly participates in chemical reactions?
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In an ionic bond, what occurs to the electron from the less electronegative element?
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What do we call a bond that forms due to the attraction between opposite charges?
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Which of the following is NOT a property of water caused by hydrogen bonding?
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What happens to the temperature of large bodies of water during the night?
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What is formed as a result of hydrogen bonding in water molecules?
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What charge does an anion carry?
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Which of the following describes adhesion in water?
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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?
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Which of the following structures is responsible for the synthesis of fats and steroids?
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What is the purpose of the endospore formation in bacterial cells?
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What component of eukaryotic cells serves to regulate movement in and out of the nucleus?
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Which part of a eukaryotic cell is responsible for processing proteins with a special destination?
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How do the two subunits of a ribosome interact with mRNA during protein synthesis?
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What are the primary components of a flagellum in eukaryotic cells?
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What regulates the shape of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?
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What structure is absent in animal cells but present in plant and fungal cells?
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What happens to water when it freezes?
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Which statement is true about weak acids?
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What role do hydroxyl groups play in organic molecules?
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How does the pH scale work in relation to hydrogen ions?
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Which carbohydrate type is known for causing rapid spikes in blood sugar levels?
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What defines a saturated fat?
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What is the primary role of phospholipids in cells?
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How are essential amino acids defined?
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What happens to LDL cholesterol in the body?
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What defines a polypeptide chain in proteins?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of enzymes?
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What are the two types of fiber found in carbohydrates?
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Which of the following statements about basal metabolism is accurate?
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What type of interaction forms disulfide bridges in proteins?
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Study Notes
Elements and Atoms
- Elements are substances with unique properties, defined by their specific type of atom.
- Subatomic particles include protons (positive charge, mass of 1 dalton), neutrons (no charge, mass of 1 dalton), and electrons (negative charge, negligible mass).
- Hadrons, such as protons and neutrons, are made of quarks (protons: 2 up and 1 down; neutrons: 2 down and 1 up).
- Atomic number indicates the number of protons; mass number equals total protons and neutrons.
- Isotopes are variants of elements differing in neutron count; stability varies among isotopes.
- Chemical reactivity depends on electron distribution, particularly valence electrons.
Types of Chemical Bonds
- Covalent Bonds: Electrons shared between atoms; can be polar (unequal sharing due to electronegativity difference) or nonpolar (equal sharing).
- Ionic Bonds: Significant difference in electronegativity leads to electron transfer; forms cations (positive charge) and anions (negative charge).
- Hydrogen Bonds: Attraction between partially charged regions of polar molecules; depicted as dotted lines.
Properties of Water
- Water (H2O) exhibits emergent properties due to hydrogen bonds.
- Cohesion and Adhesion: Cohesion gives rise to surface tension, while adhesion allows water to interact with other polar molecules.
- Water regulates temperature, absorbing solar energy to break hydrogen bonds before increasing kinetic energy.
- Ice is less dense than liquid water, insulating underlying bodies of water and preventing freezing.
- Water as a solvent reacts with solutes to form hydroxide (OH-) and hydrogen ions (H+), maintaining a neutral state.
Acids and Bases
- Acids increase hydrogen ion concentration (H+); strong acids completely dissociate while weak acids do so reversibly.
- Bases decrease hydrogen ion concentration, either by removing H+ or releasing OH-.
- pH is calculated as -log[H+]; decreasing pH corresponds to increasing H+ ion concentration.
Organic Molecules and Functional Groups
- Hydrocarbons form life's molecular foundation; pure hydrocarbons are nonpolar and often gaseous.
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Functional Groups: Modify hydrocarbon properties, facilitating interactions with water.
- Hydroxyl (OH): alcohols, polar
- Carbonyl (C=O): aldehydes and ketones
- Carboxyl (COOH): acidic properties
- Amino (NH2): basic properties, found in amino acids
- Phosphate (PO4): acidic, involved in energy transfer
- Sulfhydryl (SH): affects protein structure; forms disulfide bridges
- Methyl (CH3): nonpolar, impacts gene expression
Carbohydrates
- Composed of monosaccharides (single sugar), disaccharides (two sugars), and polysaccharides (many sugars).
- Simple sugars lead to rapid absorption and insulin spikes, while complex carbohydrates provide sustained energy without significant spikes.
- Non-starch fibers (soluble and insoluble) serve various digestive roles.
Lipids
- Include triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids.
- Triglycerides consist of glycerol plus fatty acids; can be saturated (solid at room temp) or unsaturated (liquid).
- Phospholipids are crucial for cell membranes.
- Steroids, characterized by a fused ring structure, include cholesterol, which is essential for membrane integrity.
Proteins
- Comprised of amino acids linked by peptide bonds; structure dictates function.
- Levels of structure: primary (amino acid chain), secondary (alpha helices and beta sheets), tertiary (3D shape), quaternary (multi-polypeptide assemblies).
- Essential Amino Acids (EAA) must be ingested as they cannot be synthesized by the body.
Nucleic Acids
- Types: DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid), made of nucleotides.
- DNA is double-stranded with complementary base pairing (A-T, G-C) and antiparallel orientation; RNA is single-stranded and can fold into unique shapes, functioning as enzymes.
- Phosphodiester linkages connect nucleotides, forming long chains.
Diabetes
- Type 1 diabetes is autoimmune; the body fails to produce insulin.
- Type 2 diabetes results from insulin down-regulation and can often be managed through lifestyle changes.### Antibiotic Resistance and Key Cellular Features
- Antibiotic resistance can be associated with the presence of genes for sex pilus, enabling gene transfer between bacteria.
Ribosomes
- Ribosomes interpret mRNA and synthesize proteins.
- Composed of two subunits distinguished by size and density:
- Large subunit: 50S
- Small subunit: 30S
- Assembled form: 70S
- Ribosomes are effective targets for antibiotic action.
Endospore Formation
- Endospores are dehydrated cells encased in a protective protein coat.
- Formation occurs in response to harsh environmental conditions, allowing survival in unfavorable settings.
- Endospores can remain viable for extended periods.
- Upon rehydration in favorable conditions, the organism can reactivate, e.g., Bacillus anthracis (causes anthrax).
Eukaryotic Cell Structure
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Cell Wall:
- Plant cells: composed of cellulose.
- Fungal cells: include chitin.
- Animal cells: lack a cell wall but possess an extracellular matrix that binds tissues together.
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Flagella:
- Located within the plasma membrane and cell wall.
- Consists of a complex structure: 9 pairs of microtubules surrounding 2 central microtubules.
- Moves in a back and forth motion for motility; cilia share a similar structure but are shorter and used for directional movement.
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Nucleus:
- Houses genomic DNA and the nucleolus, which contains RNA enzyme genes.
- Surrounded by a double membrane called the nuclear envelope, which connects to the rough endoplasmic reticulum (ER).
- Nuclear pores regulate molecular entry and exit.
- The nuclear lamina provides structural support to the nucleus.
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Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER):
- A network of tubules encircling the nucleus.
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Rough ER:
- Characterized by ribosomes, giving a granular appearance.
- Responsible for processing proteins destined for specific locations.
- Plays a role in constructing new proteins.
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Smooth ER:
- Lacks ribosomes and has a smooth appearance.
- Synthesizes lipids and steroids, and forms new cell membranes, including phospholipids.
- Involved in detoxifying non-polar drugs through hydroxylation, making them more easily filtered by the kidneys.
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Ribosome Structure:
- Ribosomes consist of two main subunits:
- Large subunit: 60S
- Small subunit: 40S
- Assembled form: 80S.
- Each subunit is composed of both protein and RNA; RNA is synthesized by the nucleolus.
- Ribosome subunits exist independently, and when mRNA is present, they bind based on proximity.
- Ribosomes consist of two main subunits:
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Protein Translation and ER Interaction:
- Ribosomes translate mRNA, facilitating protein synthesis.
- If mRNA encodes specific proteins, the ribosomes associate with the rough ER, releasing synthesized proteins into the ER lumen.
- Once protein synthesis completes, ribosomal subunits, mRNA, and rough ER dissociate.
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Test your knowledge on the fundamentals of biology in Chapter 2. This quiz covers the unique properties of elements, atomic structure, and the different types of subatomic particles. Challenge yourself with questions designed to enhance your understanding of basic biological concepts.
